Project Grant TR29334423
Award Date
11/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$700K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.164
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New York, USA
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